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The Los Angeles Lakers acquired forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets over the weekend and head coach JJ Redick will have both at his disposal when the Lakers host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. Going from the Nets to the bright lights of the Lakers will be a bit of an adjustment, but Redick and the coaching staff will look to make … [Read more...] about Dorian Finney-Smith & Shake Milton Believe Relationships With JJ Redick Will Help With Smooth Transition To Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that they have acquired Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets in a trade involving D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and second-round draft compensation. Finney-Smith is a much-needed 3-and-D wing who is shooting a career-high 43.5% from 3-point range. Overall he is averaging 10.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists on 45.9% … [Read more...] about Lakers Acquire Dorian Finney-Smith & Shake Milton In Trade With Nets

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent was ruled out of the second half of Saturday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings after going down with an oblique strain in the second quarter. The injury came at a suboptimal time for the Lakers as Vincent got the start in place of LeBron James, who missed the game with an illness. In the seven minutes that Vincent played before … [Read more...] about Lakers Injury Update: Gabe Vincent (Oblique Strain) Ruled Out Vs. Kings

Austin Reaves was spectacular for the Los Angeles Lakers in their Christmas Day win over the Golden State Warriors. He posted a triple-double — 26 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists — and had the hero moment for L.A. when he scored off the dribble in the final seconds to give them the win. Reaves has had many great performances for the Lakers over his first three years, but … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Austin Reaves’ Agent Calls Out Trade Rumors After Christmas Day Game-Winner

Austin Reaves was the hero for the Los Angeles Lakers in their thrilling Christmas Day bout against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. He not only posted a triple-double, but he had the game-winning layup in the final seconds to give the Lakers a two-point win. It was an incredible moment for Reaves, who stepped up in a huge win with Anthony Davis out and Curry doing … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Austin Reaves Got Emotional Thinking Of Family After Christmas Day Game-Winner